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Let no sorrows disturb you, and let not the constant excitement in the course of affairs disturb your soul. This is already a narrow and sorrowful path: it presents many inconveniences and requires great effort and labor. But all this passes and ends with real life. Although this path is narrow, it is still only a path; and the rewards for meekly and courageously enduring it are constant, immortal and much higher than its difficulties. Thus, bearing in mind, on the one hand, the fleeting and temporary nature of grief, and on the other, the constancy and eternity of rewards, courageously endure everything, without being embarrassed by the troubles you encounter. There is only one true grief, this is sin; and everything else: expulsions, deprivation of property, imprisonment, slander and everything like that - shadow, smoke, cobwebs, or something even more insignificant. Having already become accustomed to enduring many trials in the past, show now the patience you deserve. It can strengthen you in steadfastness, security and peace, and make you even more glorious. As soon as you find that someone is going here for their own needs, write to us urgently about your health. You know how much we value him and how we wish to receive information about him more often. The paragraphs in the text were arranged by us. – Editorial staff of “ABC of Faith” Written from Cucus in 405. You might be interested in: